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Darrow and DarwinWhat did Clarence Darrow think about science? See Destiny in Dayton in July to get an idea. Visit www.rheaheritage.com/scopes-trial-play...
Eradicate the federal DOE‽Eliminate the Department of Education? What would John Scopes say about that? See Destiny in Dayton in July to get an idea. Visit www.rh...
Does the U.S. Department of Education bureaucracy have a... President Donald Trump has discussed gutting the federal Department of Education bureaucracy but keep most of its funding programs. Depa...
Scopes Trial Fun FactsEvolution law mothballed: Although no other teacher was ever prosecuted for teaching evolution in Tennessee, the Butler Act would stay o...
Scopes Trial Fun FactsTrial atmosphere: The trial was festive, with over 600 spectators in the courtroom and more than 1,000 on the courthouse lawn. The teleg...
Curious about the Scopes Trial? Meet Dr. Edward Larson, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, March 22 in Dayton as he ties the trial to today’s headlines. Visit www.scopes...
Scopes Trial Fun FactsWilliam Jennings Bryan: Bryan was a three-time Democratic presidential candidate and former secretary of state who argued for the prosec...
Pulitzer Prize-winner to kick off Scopes CentennialCurious about the Scopes Trial? Meet Dr. Edward Larson, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, March 22 in Dayton as he ties the trial to tod...
Scopes Trial intrigues the worldYesterday’s history, today’s headlines. Visit Dayton, TN, in July to see where it all started. For more information check out www.rheahe...
Scopes Trial Fun FactsJury verdict: In only nine minutes, the jury found John T. Scopes guilty of violating Tennessee’s Butler Act by teaching evolution at Rh...
Who should make educational decisions?Who gets to make decisions about a child’s education and health? The parents or the state? The U.S. has been debating that question sinc...
Rick Dye is key to the Scopes Trial Play, both in front ... Over the years, Rick Dye has held several roles connected to the Scopes Trial Play & Heritage Days. He has been president of the Rhea He...
